Lumos helps cyclists stay safe at night

For cyclists, [like myself] biking at night is very dangerous if you are not careful, as there have been numerous accidents that happen to bikers at night. Thankfully, technology has improved bikers at night and even during the day. A new helmet called Lumos helps to improve biking at night, as it comes with lights at the back that can be used as turn signals that can be wirelessly controlled and a brake light when you slow down. Created by Eu-wen Ding and Jeff Chen, where they first met at HackMIT 2013 and since then have been working on the helmet with a manufacturer for 10 months.

Ding claims that while there is attachments like this that you can add to your bike, people often forget them. However, people don't forget their helmet when they bike, so it would make more sense to put them on the helmet. The Lumos isn't the only one though, there are helmets like that already available. But what set's the Lumos apart from the rest is a dual button handlebar attachment that connects with the helmet via a RF signal to communicate which way the user is going, either left or right. Additionally, the hemet also lights up when the user decelerates in speed. Also, on the front side there are lights that are always constantly. The helmet should last up to a week on standard use (30 minutes/day) and charges via a MicroUSB cable.

Lumos also has to pass CPSC safety standards in the United States (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1203) and EN1078 in Europe. Lumos also comes in two sizes and is funding on Kickstarter right now for $119 and there is a two helmet deal for $190. Even though that may sound a bit much, that price is well worth it if it means that you are safer at night biking.

Via: Engadget

Source: Kickstarter